Great article here from the Oregonian on Oregon Pinot. Voted best in the nation again by Wine Spectator, the article mentions two Tasting Rooms that we regulary visit on our Wine Country Tours, Argyle and Sokol Blosser. Also highlited, is the fact that Oregon’s wine industry is tiny, (although growing rapidly) and that many of the best wines can only be purchased in Tasting Rooms. Another reason to join us on a afternoon of riding bikes and tasting wines!
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Rentals, Tours & Bike Shop in Downtown PDX
Portland’s new “Street Seats” Pilot, we’re loving it.
Giving a big thumbs up on Portland’s new “Street Seats” Pilot program for reclaiming community space. On a recent ride through the wonderful Mississippi Neighborhood I came upon a convenient seating patio area outside of a local pizza shop. Not blocking the sidewalk, but rather designed to fit in to an adjacent parking space. Brilliant! New York- we are trying to catch up with you, Europe… , well at least we are trying. 
This photo is not the Mississippi location, but one of a few designs.
Bikes Aren’t Just Good For You, They’re Good For The Economy, Too
Check out this great piece on cycling economy from Co.EXIST!
The information in this hand graphic makes it clear that spending money on bike infrastructure can have far-reaching positive economic impacts. By now, we all know that cycling is good for health, fitness, cutting road accidents, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing energy security (and so on, and on). But what about biking’s economic impact–its cyclonomics, if you will?
